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Every function works on my USB keyboard, except CTRL-LeftArrow (which I use constantly)

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Mar 15, 2026142 views
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This is a new USB keyboard. I did not install any of the software that comes with these things -- never have and would rather not unless all else fails. Even CTRL-Shift-LeftArrow works but CTRL-LeftArrow just does nothing. CTRL-RightArrow is fine. Scroll Lock, Number Lock, and other keys also seem …

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Fix for: Every function works on my USB keyboard, except CTRL-LeftArrow (which I use constantly)

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Assuming you're on Windows, run CheckScanCode (Freeware, scroll down a bit to see the download link) and press Ctrl← to see if any keyboard scancode is received. My results for Ctrl← KeyData: 21692417 Virtual Code: 37 Scan Code: 4915200 Text: ^{LEFT…

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